This course introduces the basics of cyber defense starting with foundational models such as Bell-LaPadula and information flow frameworks. These underlying policy enforcements mechanisms help introduce basic functional protections, starting with authentication methods. Learners will be introduced to a series of different authentication solutions and protocols, including RSA SecureID and Kerberos, in the context of a canonical schema.
Cyber Attack Countermeasures
This course is part of Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization
Taught in English
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Instructor: Dr. Edward G. Amoroso
Sponsored by Capgemini
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module provides an introduction to security modeling, foundational frameworks, and basic safeguard approaches.
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12 videos6 readings3 quizzes
This module introduces important protocols and techniques associated with advanced authentication processes.
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10 videos6 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt
This module introduces the foundations of conventional cryptography along with its practical application in Kerberos.
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10 videos4 readings2 quizzes
This module introduces the basics of public key cryptography including an overview of SSL and CA applications.
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12 videos5 readings1 quiz1 peer review
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